CTU
Chengdu
China
8,716 km
5,416 miles
KGJ
Karonga
Malawi
Distance
8,716 km
5,416 mi / 4,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU KGJ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Karonga Airport
IATA Code CTU KGJ
ICAO Code ZUUU FWKA
City Chengdu Karonga
Country China Malawi
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,765 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -9.950000, 33.890000

Chengdu (CTU) to Karonga (KGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Karonga Airport (KGJ) in Karonga, Malawi is 8,716 kilometers (5,416 miles / 4,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Malawi. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:33 in Chengdu, it's 09:33 in Karonga. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Karonga (KGJ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 56° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Karonga Airport (KGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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